2. CRISIS IN IRAQ  Pray that the violence stops  Pray for families who have fled and have no home  Give thanks for churches who are helping refugees  Pray for enough food, water and medicine  Pray for the protection of the vulnerable  Pray for those who have been attacked  Pray for those who have lost friends, family and loved ones

3.  Pray for IS - we pray for those who persecute us  Pray IS will have their eyes opened by God to their actions and to the gospel  Pray for Iraqi government, for wisdom and strength  Pray for international community, for wisdom in how to respond to this crisis  Pray church leaders will comfort, strengthen and lead people in love, not hate LEADERS

4.  Pray for the preservation of the Church  Pray Christians will unite and pray for the future of Iraq  Give thanks for the support they are receiving  Praise God for the opportunity the Church has to show love to those suffering  Give Iraqi Christians strength to keep their faith  Pray for those working in the country for protection and coordination in the relief work THE CHURCH

6.  Providing Bibles  Teaching and training and counselling seminars  Supporting livelihoods  Encouraging and strengthening believers  Raising awareness, prayer and support  Other ministry and practical support

7. PRAY BE INFORMED GIVE TELL THEIR STORY

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